Volleyball

WHAT IS VOLLEYBALL?

Volleyball is essentially a more complicated game of "don’t let the balloon touch the floor". Both teams can have up to 12 players within the squad, with 6 players on the court at a time.

To win, you have to beat the opposition within 5 sets. In each set, you have to be the first to 25 points, ensuring you beat the opponent with 2 clear points. You can win points through serving, spiking, blocking and also making errors.

HOW MANY TEAMS DO WE HAVE?

  • Men's 1st team (BUCS Premier South)
  • Women's 1st team (BUCS Premier South)
  • Men's 2nd team (BUCS South East 2)
  • Women's 2nd team (BUCS South East 1)
  • Men's 3rd team (BUCS South East 3)

At Essex we strive to provide innovative, athlete-centred programmes in our focus sports; Volleyball, Basketball and Rugby sevens. We also offer sports scholarships to ultra-talented athletes, providing coaching and support services, plus a free kit. Find out more about Performance Volleyball at Essex here. 

If you have any questions about our Blades team please get in contact through our email! uoevolleyball@outlook.com. 

RECENT HONOURS

Men's 1st team

BUCS Premier South Winners - 2016/17, 2018/19 & Runners Up 2024/25

BUCS Championship Winners - 2018/19 & Runners up- 2021/22, 2022/23

Volleyball England Student Cup Winners - 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19

Essex Blades Team of the Year- 2018/19, 2024/25

Women’s 1st team 

BUCS Premier South Runners-Up - 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19

Volleyball England Student Cup Winners - 2018/19

BUCS Premier South Winners - 2023/24, 2024/25

BUCS Championship Winners - 2024/25

Essex Blades Team of the Year - 2023/24

Super League Runners Up - 2024/25

Men’s 2nd team 

BUCS South East 1A Runners up- 2022/23

BUCS South East 2B Winners - 2016/17, 2021/22, 2024/25

BUCS South East Conference Cup Winners- 2016/17

Essex Blades Team of the Year - 2016/17

Women’s 2nd team

BUCS South East 2B Winners- 2022/23

BUCS South East 3B Winners - 2018/19

BUCS South East Conference cup Runners up - 2022/23

Club Achievements

Essex Blades Bronze Standard Club - 2016/17 

Essex Blades Silver Standard Club - 2016/17, 2023/ 24, 2024/25

GET STARTED

To be a part of the club, you need to join up as a member. The different club membership options are listed in the tab above with a description of what each membership covers. By purchasing a membership you are agreeing to the club's code of conduct.

Kneepads and indoor trainers are helpful but both are not an essential.

TRAINING TIMES

MENS 3RD CLUB TRAINING

Monday

12-2PM

Sports Arena

Tuesday 

3-4pm

Sports Arena

 All playing members welcome

MEN'S 2ND CLUB TRAINING

Tuesday and Friday

4-6PM

Sports Arena

 All playing members welcome

WOMEN'S 2ND CLUB TRAINING

Tuesday and Friday

4-6PM

Sports Arena

 All playing members welcome.

 

looking for a different way to play?

Through Essex Sport, we also offer different ways to play the sports you love. For more information visit Essex Sport.

SOCIAL SESSIONS

Thursday

6-7PM

Friday 

3-4PM

Sports Arena

 A chance to develop your volleyball skills in this friendly active session. All abilities are welcome, with opportunities to make new friends and have good fun.

Upcoming events

Women's Volleyball Tryouts session
3rd October 4pm - 6pm
Sports Arena
Essex Blades Volleyball Tryouts Session
Men's Volleyball Tryouts
6th October noon - 2pm
Sports Arena
Essex Blades Men's Volleyball Club's Official Tryouts for the 2nd and 3rd BUCS teams

Committee

President

Vice President

Treasurer

Welfare Officer

Men's 2nd team coach

Secretary

Social Secretary

JOIN CLUB

To be a part of the club, you need to join up as a member. The different club membership options are listed below with a description of what each membership covers. By purchasing a membership you are agreeing to the club's code of conduct.

Please contact the group committee if you have any queries about which membership is right for you.

Come & try sessions/Tryouts

These are free sessions to test if you like the sport. Then you can buy your full membership.

Women's Volleyball Tryouts session
3rd October 4pm - 6pm
Sports Arena
Essex Blades Volleyball Tryouts Session
Men's Volleyball Tryouts
6th October noon - 2pm
Sports Arena
Essex Blades Men's Volleyball Club's Official Tryouts for the 2nd and 3rd BUCS teams

Buy your membership here 👇

Ready to commit? Grab your membership here.

Please note that your membership information will be used in conjunction with Essex Sport (University of Essex) purely for the purpose of providing access to required facilities and data analysis. Your data will not be shared with anyone else or used for marketing purposes. Memberships are manually uploaded to the Essex Sport system so it may take up to 5 working days before you can book onto your sessions via the Essex Sport app.

Should you have any problems please email blades@essex.ac.uk

Merchandise

Essex Blades Leisurewear

We love seeing our campus kitted out in Black and Red and supporting our Essex Blades Sports teams! Want to get yours? 👇

Ordering Options

  • Individual orders – Browse the online shop anytime and get your gear delivered directly.
  • Bulk club orders – If your club wants to place a group order, complete this order form. Once completed, please send this to blades@essex.ac.uk. We’ll then walk you through each step so it’s simple and stress-free.

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